CareCloud, a US health tech giant, has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of people that their medical records were stolen in a cyberattack earlier this year. The company stores patient records for over 45,000 providers across the US and handles a large amount of sensitive medical and billing data on millions of healthcare patients.
Hundreds of thousands notified after hackers steal medical records
UKPulse Health DeskCareCloud, a US health tech giant, has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of people that their medical records were stolen in a cyberattack earlier this year.
- Nearly 350,000 people have been affected by the data breach so far.
- The stolen data includes people's names, postal addresses, Social Security numbers, government-issued identification numbers, financial information, and medical and health-related information.
Why this matters: This breach highlights the risks of cyberattacks on healthcare providers and the potential impact on patients' sensitive information.
What this means for you: If you are a patient of one of the affected providers, you may receive a notification letter with information on how to protect your identity and sensitive information.